In Puerto Rico, people dress with a very modern outlook on clothing. However, places like church require certain appropriate attire. To quote USA TODAY's Danielle Hill, "Although most of the outfits you'll see on locals are just the same as what you'd expect in any Western nation, the influence of historical costumes is particularly apparent during special occasions and traditional holidays."
example of teen clothing:
www.kaboodle.com www.thisnext.com
Of course, styles vary from person to person. For example, somebody's style could be more preppy, while their friend's style is more indie/retro.. Everybody has a unique style, and it really depends on the people.
The Styles So many different styles are able to mix and match, and it makes everyone's style unique.
Adults wear what you would expect an adult to wear anywhere else. On specific holidays like Día de Reyesand on special or important days, like a wedding day, adults might wear traditional clothing. For reference, Día de Reyes is a Puerto Rican holiday that is Three Kings Day in English. It is celebrated January 6, or el seis de enero en Español. It requires traditional attire, but people are free to wear what they please any other days.
When to use the Dress Code Private school
When at private school, students are required to abide a certain dress code. There might be some exceptions, but the majority of private schools require a dress code. Weddings/Funerals
At a formal event it is important to dress up. no matter where you are. It's respectful to look proper. Holidays
On specific holidays (often religious) traditional attire is worn. It's optional to dress up for holidays.
In Puerto Rico, people dress with a very modern outlook on clothing. However, places like church require certain appropriate attire. To quote USA TODAY's Danielle Hill, "Although most of the outfits you'll see on locals are just the same as what you'd expect in any Western nation, the influence of historical costumes is particularly apparent during special occasions and traditional holidays."
example of teen clothing:
www.kaboodle.com www.thisnext.com
Of course, styles vary from person to person. For example, somebody's style could be more preppy, while their friend's style is more indie/retro.. Everybody has a unique style, and it really depends on the people.
The Styles
So many different styles are able to mix and match, and it makes everyone's style unique.
Adults wear what you would expect an adult to wear anywhere else. On specific holidays like Día de Reyes and on special or important days, like a wedding day, adults might wear traditional clothing. For reference, Día de Reyes is a Puerto Rican holiday that is Three Kings Day in English. It is celebrated January 6, or el seis de enero en Español. It requires traditional attire, but people are free to wear what they please any other days.
When to use the Dress Code
Private school
When at private school, students are required to abide a certain dress code. There might be some exceptions, but the majority of private schools require a dress code.
Weddings/Funerals
At a formal event it is important to dress up. no matter where you are. It's respectful to look proper.
Holidays
On specific holidays (often religious) traditional attire is worn. It's optional to dress up for holidays.
Sarah T.
el 29 de mayo, 2013